The Magic Kingdom Archives

Dates Announced, Tickets Already on Sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2019 at the Magic Kingdom

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

At the earliest date ever, tickets are already available for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Usually we don’t even know what dates the event will take place until a few weeks from now, but you can start planning your ghoulish gathering as of today. Event dates are: August 16, 20, 23, 27 … Read more

PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Items (Sunglasses, Keychain, and More) Materialize at Walt Disney World

January 11, 2019

Last summer, we saw dozens of new Haunted Mansion items released at the Disney Parks. Many of those items have stayed, but some new haunts have materialized at Memento Mori in the Magic Kingdom… The talking Doom Buggy toy is back, now at $19.99 rather than $14.99. A new, light-up Doom Buggy keychain has also … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Speedway Now Closed To Accommodate TRON Roller Coaster Construction at the Magic Kingdom

January 2, 2019January 2, 2019

The Tomorrowland Speedway closed today to make room for the necessary construction of the TRON roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom. The roadways will be wide open for a few months. Barricades are being erected to keep cast and guests away from the construction site. The Tomorrowland Speedway will be closed now through May 18th, … Read more

REVIEW: New Limited Edition Wreck-It Ralph Sundae Comes in a Championship Trophy at the Magic Kingdom

January 2, 2019

It’s a new year and the Magic Kingdom is starting off right with a colossal new treat! Now available at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street U.S.A., guests will find the Limited Edition Vanellope’s Ice Cream Sundae for $24.99. The sundae includes five scoops of ice cream, whipped cream, “fruity cereal”, chocolate candy, hot … Read more

VIDEO: Lightning Strike Changing Portrait Scene Gets An Upgrade in The Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom

January 2, 2019

Changing Portraits Scene Upgraded in The Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom (2019)

Going under the radar for some time, there has been work happening quietly in one of the earliest scenes of The Haunted Mansion attraction at the Magic Kingdom. Eagle-eyed guests may have noticed tarps hanging behind the existing changing portraits along the Doombuggy path, while the average tourist crept by not knowing that Imagineers were … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/21/18 (Tron Construction, 12 Dogs of Christmas, Crowds, ETC.)

December 21, 2018

We made our way over to the Magic Kingdom to see the three C’s… construction, crowds, and Casey’s! Construction Continues on Tron Coaster We wanted to check in on the construction for Tron first. It looks like things are starting to come along. We can see and hear the construction vehicles busy at work. The … Read more

REVIEW: New Expanded Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom Might Be Worth The Price

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018

This weekend (Sunday December 2nd) was the first day of the new, expanded Early Morning Magic hard-ticket offering at the Magic Kingdom. Early Morning Magic began back in the Spring of 2016, as a hard-ticketed event providing early access to three Fantasyland attractions for an hour and fifteen minutes before the park opens to the public. … Read more

PHOTOS: Liberty Belle Riverboat Returns to The Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom

November 30, 2018November 29, 2018

The Liberty Belle Riverboat in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom has been under refurbishment since January 2018. Originally anticipated to reopen back in July, the refurbishment was extended through “Fall 2018”. Finally, the Library Belle riverboat returned to the waters of the Rivers of America this week. There is still no announced reopening date, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: 2018 Dapper Day at the Magic Kingdom

November 18, 2018

Bowties and cat-eye glasses were out in force yesterday at Walt Disney World. Dapper Day, the much beloved fan created parks event, began their fall outing on Saturday at both Animal and Magic Kingdom. To those not in the know, Dapper Day is the equivalent of a multi-day Disney fan prom – as people flock from all over to show off their best duds in the parks. The event continues today at Epcot and occurs twice a year at both Disney World and Disneyland.

This year, we at WDWNT have the fortune to showcase the work of Manda Kar of Manda Marie Photo, who offered free portraits all around the Magic Kingdom throughout the day.

“I just get a high off of how fun this stuff is,” she mentions in the post for her meetup.

Take a look at her wonderful work below and make sure to check her out on her website (www.mandamariephoto.com) and instagram (@mandamariephotography).

(C) Manda Marie Photo – mandamariephoto.com

Thanks again to Manda Kar of Manda Marie Photo (pictured below)!

REVIEW: Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party is Naughty and Nice at The Magic Kingdom’s Christmas Party

November 20, 2018November 10, 2018

Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom and I have a strange relationship. In my early years of visiting, my family would regularly go to Tony’s. It was a different time, where most table service restaurants in the park weren’t very good, but neither were the counter service options. It was a landscape filled … Read more

REVIEW: New Space Ranger Slushy with Rock Candy Straw at The Lunching Pad, Magic Kingdom

November 20, 2018November 9, 2018

New at The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom, guests will find the Space Ranger Slushy. Space Ranger Slushy ($5.99) Green Apple with Fanta Grape and a candy-coated straw We like this sweet and sour mixture that emulates Buzz Lightyear’s trademark colors even more than the Wonderland Slushy at Cheshire Cafe! The paper straw … Read more

REVIEW: New Wonderland Slushy with Rock Candy Straw at Cheshire Cafe, Magic Kingdom

November 20, 2018November 8, 2018

New at the Cheshire Cafe in Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom, guests will find the Wonderland Slushy. Wonderland Slushy ($5.99) Minute Maid Raspberry Lemonade with Fanta Grape and a candy-coated straw The Fanta Grape dominates the flavor of this drink, but you’ll occasionally get some of the Raspberry Lemonade as well. If you like grape, … Read more

REVIEW: New Peppermint Soft-Serve Ice Cream Sundae at Storybook Treats at the Magic Kingdom

November 20, 2018November 8, 2018

New for the holiday season at Storybook Treats in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom is the Peppermint Soft-Serve Sundae. Peppermint Soft-Serve Sundae ($5.49) With a red and white-striped straw dipped in chocolate and peppermint crushes. How cute is this sundae? A colorful peppermint soft serve sundae covered with whipped cream, sprinkles, and chocolate sauce is … Read more

REVIEW: Holiday Cinnamon Roll Arrives at Gaston’s Tavern in the Magic Kingdom

November 20, 2018November 8, 2018

Gaston’s Tavern at the Magic Kingdom is now serving a holiday version of their trademark cinnamon roll for the Christmas season. Holiday Cinnamon Roll ($5.29) The holiday cinnamon roll is the same price as the regular and just adds some red icing to the exiting white. It’s extra sweet, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing … Read more

REVIEW: Pecos Bill’s New Mojo Pork Taco is One of the Best Counter Service Meals at the Magic Kingdom

February 26, 2019November 8, 2018

Starting last month, Pecos Bill’s at the Magic Kingdom began serving a “taco of the month” trio. The month of October brought us buffalo chicken tacos, which were quite good, but November brings us the Mojo Pork tacos. Mojo Pork Tacos ($10.99) The Mojo Pork tacos can’t be mixed with other taco options sadly, but … Read more

REVIEW: Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Spring Rolls Arrive in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom

November 20, 2018November 5, 2018

The famous spring rolls returned to Adventureland this summer, including the regular vegetable and an enhanced version of the cheeseburger. These new rolls arrived fresh from the Adventureland kitchens where they were handmade instead of being from a vendor. An excellent decision for Disney, but these deep fried tasty pockets left us longing for more, … Read more